JULY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MIKE DAVIS
How will Matt Ryan adapt? Is Mike Davis ready? Questions for each Falcons position group: Offense A new coaching staff, a new front office and loads of new players will bring plenty of change for the Falcons. What should we expect?
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NFL draft reinforces Panthers commitment to QB Sam Darnold
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Former Raiders defensive back Mike Davis dies at age 65 Mike Davis, the former Raiders defensive back who made one of the most memorable interceptions in team history, has died. He was 65.
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Former Panthers RB Mike Davis’ request gets hilarious Twitter response A request on social media platform Twitter from former Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis drew a hilarious response. There are times...
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Replacing Gurley in ATL Davis is signing a two-year, $5.5 million contract with the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Davis gets $3 million guaranteed, cashing in on his stint as the Panthers' starting RB while Christian McCaffrey dealt with various injuries in 2020. Davis failed to maintain his early momentum in the role, but he at least proved himself competent as a runner, receiver and blocker. He could be in the mix for a starting job in Atlanta, where Ito Smith, Qadree Ollison and Tony Brooks-James are the other tailbacks on the offseason roster. Of course, the Falcons still have time to add more free agents, not to mention the 2021 NFL Draft at the end of April. There hasn't been any report of Davis having issues with the ankle that prevented him from playing Week 17 last season.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Falcons to sign running back Mike Davis The Falcons fill a major need at running back with the reported acquisition of Mike Davis
MARCH 23, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
2021 NFL free agency news: Mike Davis heads to Falcons on 2-year deal The New England Patriots have been big spenders early in free agency while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed their top free agents.
MARCH 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Atlanta Falcons signing RB Mike Davis to a 2-year deal The Falcons were quiet over the first wave of free agency, but it was only a matter of time until the team upgraded the running back positio...
MARCH 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
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JANUARY 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Jets interview Panthers OC Joe Brady for head coaching job
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Sitting Sunday Davis (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's contest versus the Saints, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact As is Christian McCaffrey (thigh), leaving Carolina's backfield to Rodney Smith, Trenton Cannon, Alex Armah and perhaps even Curtis Samuel. Davis got far more work than expected this season due to McCaffrey's constant injury woes, which led to career highs in carries (165), catches (59), yards from scrimmage (1,015) and touchdowns (eight) in 15 games. He's an unrestricted free agent in the offense, but considering how well he fared in relief of McCaffrey, the Panthers may seek to bring back the six-year vet as an insurance policy.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Technically doubtful, won't play Davis (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints, with no expectation of playing, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Coach Matt Rhule called Davis "gutsy" for playing through a significant ankle injury in Carolina's Week 16 win over Washington. The veteran running back was never expected to play in the season finale and hasn't practiced at all this week, leaving Rodney Smith, Trenton Cannon and Curtis Samuel as the likely ballcarriers for Week 17. It'll be the only game Davis has missed all season, and he unexpectedly got the start in 12 of his 15 appearances while Christian McCaffrey (thigh) dealt with various injuries. Davis finishes 2020 with career highs in every major counting stat, but he wasn't able to maintain his early burst of production, ultimately averaging only 3.9 yards per carry and 6.3 per catch. He'll turn 28 in February and can become an unrestricted free agent in March.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Thursday Davis (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Head coach Matt Rhule admitted Wednesday that the running back was unlikely to play in the regular-season finale versus the Saints this weekend, so Davis' absence from practice for the second day in a row comes as no surprise. With Christian McCaffrey (thigh) also ruled out for Week 17, Carolina will likely turn to third-stringer Rodney Smith as its No. 1 back against New Orleans. Receiver Curtis Samuel -- who carried a season-high seven times in the Week 16 win over Washington -- could also take on a more pronounced role out of the backfield.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Doubtful for Week 17 Head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Davis (ankle) to play Week 17 versus the Saints, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rhule said Davis was "gutsy" to play through a severe ankle sprain in the Panthers' Week 16 win over Washington. With little at stake for the Panthers in the regular-season finale, Davis is expected to be sidelined along with Christian McCaffrey (thigh), who didn't practice Wednesday. With Rodney Smith and Trenton Cannon left as the team's healthy running backs, wideout Curtis Samuel could push for a repeat of the career-high seven carries he handled last week.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not taking contact at practice Davis was sporting a red no-contact jersey at practice Wednesday, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Christian McCaffrey (thigh) also didn't take contact in the session, signaling that he's unlikely to make it back for Sunday's season finale against the Saints. The Panthers have yet to reveal if Davis is in any danger of missing the contest, nor has the team indicated what injury the running back might be dealing with. Next up on the depth chart behind McCaffrey and Davis are Rodney Smith and Trenton Cannon.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Davis hits emotional milestone in win From backup running back to 1,000 scrimmage yards.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
NFL Gamecocks Wk 16: Mike Davis reaches season milestone Davis accomplished something on Sunday he hasn't done before in his first five seasons in the NFL.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
